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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 754.38 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 754.38 and 194.60 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 754.38 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/754.38 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 754.38 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 146,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,803.72/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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