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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 751.70 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 751.70 and 192.98 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 751.70 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/751.70 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 751.70 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 145,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,058.34/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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