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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 754.38 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.15, 754.38 and 195.08 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 754.38 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/754.38 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 754.38 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 147,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,160.68/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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