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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 758.59 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 758.59 and 197.35 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 758.59 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/758.59 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 758.59 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 149,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,705.35/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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