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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 753.77 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 753.77 and 194.30 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 753.77 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/753.77 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 753.77 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 146,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,457.05/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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