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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.18, 749.78 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.18, 749.78 and 191.94 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.18 : 749.78 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.18/749.78 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.18x = 749.78 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.18x = 143,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,912.77/500.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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