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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.89, 751.64 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.89, 751.64 and 192.78 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.89 : 751.64 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.89/751.64 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.89x = 751.64 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.89x = 144,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,901.16/500.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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