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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 751.37 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 751.37 and 193.01 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 751.37 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/751.37 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 751.37 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 145,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,017.20/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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