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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 751.95 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 751.95 and 193.07 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 751.95 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/751.95 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 751.95 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 145,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,180.87/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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