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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 757.82 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 757.82 and 197.09 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 757.82 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/757.82 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 757.82 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 149,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,353.97/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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