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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 751.32 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 751.32 and 192.96 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 751.32 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/751.32 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 751.32 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 144,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,974.71/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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