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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.26, 753.27 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.26, 753.27 and 194.10 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.26 : 753.27 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.26/753.27 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.26x = 753.27 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.26x = 146,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,209.71/502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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