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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 752.94 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 752.94 and 193.77 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 752.94 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/752.94 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 752.94 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 145,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,897.18/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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