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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.97, 787.11 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.97, 787.11 and 195.75 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.97 : 787.11 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.97/787.11 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.97x = 787.11 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.97x = 154,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,076.78/524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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