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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.63, 758.30 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.63, 758.30 and 197.40 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.63 : 758.30 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.63/758.30 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.63x = 758.30 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.63x = 149,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,691.11/505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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