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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.63, 787.14 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.63, 787.14 and 195.77 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.63 : 787.14 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.63/787.14 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.63x = 787.14 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.63x = 154,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,094.46/524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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