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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.45, 753.09 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.45, 753.09 and 194.15 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.45 : 753.09 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.45/753.09 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.45x = 753.09 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.45x = 146,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,208.66/502.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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