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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 752.88 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 752.88 and 194.02 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 752.88 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/752.88 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 752.88 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 146,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,073.78/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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