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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 753.64 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 753.64 and 194.23 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 753.64 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/753.64 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 753.64 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 146,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,379.18/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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