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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 758 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 758 and 197.10 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 758 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/758 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 758 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 149,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,401.80/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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