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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.55, 761.10 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.55, 761.10 and 195.01 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.55 : 761.10 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.55/761.10 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.55x = 761.10 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.55x = 148,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,420.71/507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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