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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.65, 757.83 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.65, 757.83 and 197.16 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.65 : 757.83 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.65/757.83 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.65x = 757.83 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.65x = 149,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,413.76/505.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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