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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.15, 755.55 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.15, 755.55 and 195.72 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.15 : 755.55 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.15/755.55 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.15x = 755.55 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.15x = 147,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,876.25/504.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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