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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.52, 752.08 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.52, 752.08 and 193.46 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.52 : 752.08 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.52/752.08 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.52x = 752.08 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.52x = 145,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,497.40/501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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