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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 752.54 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 752.54 and 193.48 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 752.54 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/752.54 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 752.54 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 145,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,600.47/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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