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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.27, 753.17 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.27, 753.17 and 194.27 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.27 : 753.17 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.27/753.17 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.27x = 753.17 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.27x = 146,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,318.82/502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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