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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 750.90 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 750.90 and 192.62 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 750.90 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/750.90 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 750.90 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 144,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,638.36/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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