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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 757.76 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 757.76 and 196.86 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 757.76 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/757.76 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 757.76 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 149,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,172.63/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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