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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 753.36 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 753.36 and 194.51 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 753.36 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/753.36 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 753.36 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 146,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,532.29/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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