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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 757 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 757 and 196.68 is: 294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 757 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/757 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 757 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 148,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,886.76/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.71

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