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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.46, 752.11 and 193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.46, 752.11 and 193.45 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.46 : 752.11 = 193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.46/752.11 = 193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.46x = 752.11 × 193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.46x = 145,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,496.59/501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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