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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 752.69 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 752.69 and 193.90 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 752.69 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/752.69 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 752.69 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 145,945.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,945.19/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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