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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 758.07 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 758.07 and 197.19 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 758.07 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/758.07 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 758.07 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 149,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,483.82/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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