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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.01, 750.98 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.01, 750.98 and 192.76 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.01 : 750.98 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.01/750.98 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.01x = 750.98 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.01x = 144,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,758.90/501.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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