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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 752.58 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 752.58 and 193.51 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 752.58 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/752.58 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 752.58 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 145,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,631.76/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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