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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.67, 755.27 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.67, 755.27 and 195.30 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.67 : 755.27 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.67/755.27 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.67x = 755.27 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.67x = 147,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,504.23/503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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