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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.52, 757.87 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.52, 757.87 and 197.31 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.52 : 757.87 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.52/757.87 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.52x = 757.87 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.52x = 149,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,534.84/505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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