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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 761.36 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 761.36 and 195.30 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 761.36 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/761.36 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 761.36 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 148,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,693.61/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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