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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 751.80 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 751.80 and 193.06 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 751.80 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/751.80 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 751.80 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 145,142.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142.51/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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