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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.68, 758.31 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.68, 758.31 and 197.49 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.68 : 758.31 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.68/758.31 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.68x = 758.31 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.68x = 149,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,757.59/505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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