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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 751.59 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 751.59 and 193.03 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 751.59 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/751.59 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 751.59 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 145,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,077.54/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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