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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.52, 751.05 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.52, 751.05 and 192.59 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.52 : 751.05 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.52/751.05 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.52x = 751.05 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.52x = 144,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,640.96/500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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