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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.28 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.28 and 194.03 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.28 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.28 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.28 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 146,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154.67/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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