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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,205.82 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,205.82 and 195.88 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,205.82 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,205.82 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,205.82 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 236,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,189.01/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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