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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.49, 758.53 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.49, 758.53 and 197.56 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.49 : 758.53 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.49/758.53 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.49x = 758.53 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.49x = 149,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,851.39/505.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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