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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 780 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 780 and 195.52 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 780 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/780 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 780 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 152,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,505.60/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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