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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 754.82 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 754.82 and 195.15 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 754.82 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/754.82 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 754.82 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 147,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,302.15/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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