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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 752.34 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 752.34 and 193.64 is: 290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 752.34 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/752.34 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 752.34 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 145,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,679.36/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.23

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