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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.83, 752.65 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.83, 752.65 and 193.68 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.83 : 752.65 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.83/752.65 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.83x = 752.65 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.83x = 145,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,768.52/501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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