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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.46, 750.17 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.46, 750.17 and 192.23 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.46 : 750.17 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.46/750.17 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.46x = 750.17 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.46x = 144,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,202.82/500.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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