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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 754.23 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 754.23 and 190.46 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 754.23 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/754.23 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 754.23 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 143,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,650.65/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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