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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 751.33 and 192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 751.33 and 192.73 is: 289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 751.33 = 192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/751.33 = 192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 751.33 × 192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 144,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,802.52/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.09

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