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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 753.98 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 753.98 and 194.78 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 753.98 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/753.98 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 753.98 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 146,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,855.48/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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