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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.99, 755.77 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.99, 755.77 and 195.67 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.99 : 755.77 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.99/755.77 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.99x = 755.77 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.99x = 147,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,880.76/503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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