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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.69, 755.15 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.69, 755.15 and 195.28 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.69 : 755.15 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.69/755.15 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.69x = 755.15 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.69x = 147,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,462.83/503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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