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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 752.13 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 752.13 and 193.38 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 752.13 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/752.13 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 752.13 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 145,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.90/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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