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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 753.15 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 753.15 and 193.96 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 753.15 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/753.15 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 753.15 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 146,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,079.09/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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