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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.90, 751.37 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.90, 751.37 and 192.65 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.90 : 751.37 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.90/751.37 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.90x = 751.37 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.90x = 144,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,746.71/500.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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