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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.12, 757.46 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.12, 757.46 and 196.79 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.12 : 757.46 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.12/757.46 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.12x = 757.46 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.12x = 149,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,061.46/505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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