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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 750 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 750 and 191.94 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 750 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/750 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 750 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 143,955
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,955/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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