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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 753.19 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 753.19 and 193.81 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 753.19 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/753.19 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 753.19 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 145,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,975.75/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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