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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.94, 755.79 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.94, 755.79 and 195.66 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.94 : 755.79 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.94/755.79 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.94x = 755.79 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.94x = 147,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,877.87/503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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