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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502, 753.01 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502, 753.01 and 194 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 753.01 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/753.01 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 753.01 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 146,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,083.94/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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