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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 753.30 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 753.30 and 194.58 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 753.30 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/753.30 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 753.30 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 146,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,577.11/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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