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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 752.16 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 752.16 and 193.10 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 752.16 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/752.16 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 752.16 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 145,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,242.10/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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