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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 757.86 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 757.86 and 197.18 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 757.86 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/757.86 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 757.86 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 149,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,434.83/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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