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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.25, 752.84 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.25, 752.84 and 193.97 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.25 : 752.84 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.25/752.84 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.25x = 752.84 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.25x = 146,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023.64/502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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