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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.80, 751.02 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.80, 751.02 and 192.52 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.80 : 751.02 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.80/751.02 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.80x = 751.02 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.80x = 144,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,586.37/500.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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