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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.73, 754.26 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.73, 754.26 and 194.66 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.73 : 754.26 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.73/754.26 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.73x = 754.26 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.73x = 146,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,824.25/502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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