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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.37, 752.12 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.37, 752.12 and 189.12 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.37 : 752.12 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.37/752.12 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.37x = 752.12 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.37x = 142,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,240.93/501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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