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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.82, 753.78 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.82, 753.78 and 194.90 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.82 : 753.78 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.82/753.78 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.82x = 753.78 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.82x = 146,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,907.95/502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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