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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 787.42 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 787.42 and 195.94 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 787.42 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/787.42 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 787.42 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 154,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,287.07/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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