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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.11, 780.20 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.11, 780.20 and 195.47 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.11 : 780.20 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.11/780.20 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.11x = 780.20 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.11x = 152,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,508.13/520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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