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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 752.13 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 752.13 and 193.52 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 752.13 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/752.13 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 752.13 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 145,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,553.14/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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