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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 757.16 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 757.16 and 196.55 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 757.16 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/757.16 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 757.16 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 148,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,819.80/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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