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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.25, 757.97 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.25, 757.97 and 197.04 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.25 : 757.97 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.25/757.97 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.25x = 757.97 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.25x = 149,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,350.41/505.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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