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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.71, 752.58 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.71, 752.58 and 193.50 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.71 : 752.58 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.71/752.58 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.71x = 752.58 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.71x = 145,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,624.23/501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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