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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.05, 751.14 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.05, 751.14 and 193.12 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.05 : 751.14 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.05/751.14 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.05x = 751.14 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.05x = 145,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,060.63/501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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