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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 751.01 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 751.01 and 192.56 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 751.01 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/751.01 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 751.01 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 144,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,609.77/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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