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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.89, 752.50 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.89, 752.50 and 193.66 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.89 : 752.50 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.89/752.50 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.89x = 752.50 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.89x = 145,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,730.55/501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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