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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.23, 750.40 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.23, 750.40 and 192.35 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.23 : 750.40 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.23/750.40 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.23x = 750.40 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.23x = 144,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,339.44/500.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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