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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.11, 751.53 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.11, 751.53 and 192.91 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.11 : 751.53 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.11/751.53 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.11x = 751.53 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.11x = 144,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,977.65/501.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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