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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 757.31 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 757.31 and 196.71 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 757.31 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/757.31 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 757.31 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 148,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,966.66/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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