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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.45, 758.34 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.45, 758.34 and 197.35 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.45 : 758.34 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.45/758.34 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.45x = 758.34 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.45x = 149,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,658.40/505.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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