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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.25, 754.41 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.25, 754.41 and 195.09 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.25 : 754.41 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.25/754.41 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.25x = 754.41 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.25x = 147,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,177.85/503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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