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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.15, 757.52 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.15, 757.52 and 196.96 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.15 : 757.52 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.15/757.52 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.15x = 757.52 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.15x = 149,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,197.35/505.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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