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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 751.66 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 751.66 and 192.96 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 751.66 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/751.66 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 751.66 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 145,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,040.31/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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