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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 751.56 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 751.56 and 192.97 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 751.56 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/751.56 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 751.56 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 145,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,028.53/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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