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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.63, 1,205.44 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.63, 1,205.44 and 195.63 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.63 : 1,205.44 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.63/1,205.44 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.63x = 1,205.44 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.63x = 235,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,814.20/803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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