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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 753.69 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 753.69 and 194.39 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 753.69 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/753.69 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 753.69 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 146,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,511.68/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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