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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 755.05 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 755.05 and 195.11 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 755.05 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/755.05 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 755.05 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 147,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,316.19/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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