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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.45, 755.58 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.45, 755.58 and 195.45 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.45 : 755.58 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.45/755.58 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.45x = 755.58 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.45x = 147,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,674.91/503.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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