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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 757.29 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 757.29 and 196.67 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 757.29 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/757.29 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 757.29 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 148,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,932.44/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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