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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 750.04 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 750.04 and 192.04 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 750.04 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/750.04 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 750.04 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 144,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,037.68/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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