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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 757.48 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 757.48 and 197.06 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 757.48 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/757.48 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 757.48 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 149,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,270.05/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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