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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 751.55 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 751.55 and 192.92 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 751.55 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/751.55 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 751.55 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 144,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,984.30/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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