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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 750.74 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 750.74 and 192.24 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 750.74 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/750.74 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 750.74 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 144,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,321.30/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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