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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 755.56 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 755.56 and 195.55 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 755.56 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/755.56 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 755.56 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 147,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,749.76/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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