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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.80, 752.49 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.80, 752.49 and 193.48 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.80 : 752.49 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.80/752.49 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.80x = 752.49 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.80x = 145,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,588.00/501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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