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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.43, 753.26 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.43, 753.26 and 194.24 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.43 : 753.26 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.43/753.26 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.43x = 753.26 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.43x = 146,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,308.48/502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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