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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.87, 752.85 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.87, 752.85 and 193.86 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.87 : 752.85 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.87/752.85 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.87x = 752.85 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.87x = 145,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,947.50/501.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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