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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.39, 758.19 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.39, 758.19 and 197.23 is: 295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.39 : 758.19 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.39/758.19 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.39x = 758.19 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.39x = 149,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,537.81/505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.89

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