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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 751.73 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 751.73 and 192.96 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 751.73 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/751.73 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 751.73 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 145,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,052.86/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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