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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.14, 754.83 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.14, 754.83 and 195.01 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.14 : 754.83 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.14/754.83 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.14x = 754.83 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.14x = 147,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,199.40/503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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