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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 753.18 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 753.18 and 193.93 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 753.18 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/753.18 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 753.18 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 146,064.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,064.20/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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