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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 752.31 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 752.31 and 193.46 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 752.31 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/752.31 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 752.31 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 145,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,538.13/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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