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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 755.83 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 755.83 and 196.02 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 755.83 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/755.83 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 755.83 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 148,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,158.04/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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