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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.69, 755.39 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.69, 755.39 and 195.45 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.69 : 755.39 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.69/755.39 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.69x = 755.39 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.69x = 147,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,638.63/503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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