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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.61, 781.05 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.61, 781.05 and 196 is: 294.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.61 : 781.05 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.61/781.05 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.61x = 781.05 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.61x = 153,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,085.80/520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.05

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