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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 755.91 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 755.91 and 195.77 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 755.91 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/755.91 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 755.91 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 147,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,981.63/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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