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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.68, 755.94 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.68, 755.94 and 195.76 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.68 : 755.94 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.68/755.94 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.68x = 755.94 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.68x = 147,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,982.81/503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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