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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.13, 1,204.69 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.13, 1,204.69 and 195.13 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.13 : 1,204.69 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.13/1,204.69 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.13x = 1,204.69 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.13x = 235,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,064.65/803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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