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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 761.72 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 761.72 and 195.50 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 761.72 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/761.72 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 761.72 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 148,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,917.19/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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