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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.77, 751.37 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.77, 751.37 and 192.66 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.77 : 751.37 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.77/751.37 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.77x = 751.37 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.77x = 144,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,758.94/500.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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