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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.43, 752.15 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.43, 752.15 and 193.38 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.43 : 752.15 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.43/752.15 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.43x = 752.15 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.43x = 145,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,452.65/501.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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