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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 757.38 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 757.38 and 196.99 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 757.38 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/757.38 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 757.38 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 149,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,196.29/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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