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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 751.41 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 751.41 and 193.14 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 751.41 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/751.41 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 751.41 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 145,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,127.33/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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