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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 752.05 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 752.05 and 189.20 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 752.05 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/752.05 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 752.05 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 142,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,290.76/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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