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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,206.75 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,206.75 and 196.50 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,206.75 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,206.75 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,206.75 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 237,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,126.38/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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