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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.11, 755.81 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.11, 755.81 and 195.71 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.11 : 755.81 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.11/755.81 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.11x = 755.81 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.11x = 147,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,916.04/504.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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