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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 751.68 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 751.68 and 193.01 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 751.68 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/751.68 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 751.68 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 145,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,078.00/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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