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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 752.49 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 752.49 and 193.56 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 752.49 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/752.49 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 752.49 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 145,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,651.96/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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