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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 752.92 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 752.92 and 193.72 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 752.92 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/752.92 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 752.92 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 145,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,855.66/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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