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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.25, 751.81 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.25, 751.81 and 193.07 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.25 : 751.81 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.25/751.81 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.25x = 751.81 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.25x = 145,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,149.74/501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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