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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 752.16 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 752.16 and 193.46 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 752.16 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/752.16 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 752.16 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 145,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,512.87/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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