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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.25, 780.14 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.25, 780.14 and 195.53 is: 293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.25 : 780.14 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.25/780.14 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.25x = 780.14 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.25x = 152,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,537.36/520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.20

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