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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 751.41 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 751.41 and 192.84 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 751.41 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/751.41 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 751.41 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 144,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,901.90/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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