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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 787.08 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 787.08 and 195.48 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 787.08 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/787.08 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 787.08 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 153,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,858.40/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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