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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.91, 757.35 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.91, 757.35 and 196.90 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.91 : 757.35 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.91/757.35 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.91x = 757.35 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.91x = 149,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,122.22/504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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