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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 754.09 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 754.09 and 194.62 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 754.09 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/754.09 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 754.09 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 146,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,761.00/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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