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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.82, 752.75 and 193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.82, 752.75 and 193.67 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.82 : 752.75 = 193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.82/752.75 = 193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.82x = 752.75 × 193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.82x = 145,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,785.00/501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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