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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.05, 780.11 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.05, 780.11 and 195.40 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.05 : 780.11 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.05/780.11 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.05x = 780.11 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.05x = 152,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431.30/520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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