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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.65, 757.28 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.65, 757.28 and 196.65 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.65 : 757.28 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.65/757.28 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.65x = 757.28 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.65x = 148,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,919.60/504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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