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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.03, 1,170.02 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.03, 1,170.02 and 195.03 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.03 : 1,170.02 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.03/1,170.02 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.03x = 1,170.02 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.03x = 228,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,188.03/780.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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