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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.57, 751.14 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.57, 751.14 and 192.45 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.57 : 751.14 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.57/751.14 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.57x = 751.14 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.57x = 144,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,556.89/500.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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