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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 757.42 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 757.42 and 197.28 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 757.42 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/757.42 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 757.42 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 149,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,423.32/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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