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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 751.26 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 751.26 and 192.65 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 751.26 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/751.26 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 751.26 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 144,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,731.39/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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