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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 750.35 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 750.35 and 192.11 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 750.35 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/750.35 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 750.35 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 144,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,146.47/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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