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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 750.84 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 750.84 and 192.76 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 750.84 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/750.84 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 750.84 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 144,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,731.92/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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