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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.35, 750.37 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.35, 750.37 and 192.18 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.35 : 750.37 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.35/750.37 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.35x = 750.37 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.35x = 144,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,206.11/500.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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