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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 751.54 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 751.54 and 192.88 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 751.54 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/751.54 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 751.54 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 144,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,957.04/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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