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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.65, 753.98 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.65, 753.98 and 194.46 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.65 : 753.98 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.65/753.98 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.65x = 753.98 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.65x = 146,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,617.98/502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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