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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 752.08 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 752.08 and 193.16 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 752.08 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/752.08 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 752.08 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 145,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,271.77/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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