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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 750.66 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 750.66 and 192.10 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 750.66 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/750.66 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 750.66 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 144,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,201.79/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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