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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 753.30 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 753.30 and 194.06 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 753.30 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/753.30 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 753.30 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 146,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,185.40/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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