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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.23, 750.47 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.23, 750.47 and 192.11 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.23 : 750.47 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.23/750.47 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.23x = 750.47 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.23x = 144,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,168.08/500.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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