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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 750.78 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 750.78 and 192.20 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 750.78 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/750.78 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 750.78 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 144,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,299.92/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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