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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 753.18 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 753.18 and 193.95 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 753.18 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/753.18 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 753.18 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 146,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,079.26/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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