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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 751.02 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 751.02 and 192.64 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 751.02 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/751.02 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 751.02 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 144,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,676.49/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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