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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 751.08 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 751.08 and 192.51 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 751.08 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/751.08 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 751.08 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 144,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,590.41/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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