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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 786.56 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 786.56 and 195.19 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 786.56 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/786.56 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 786.56 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 153,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,528.65/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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