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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.72, 758.11 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.72, 758.11 and 197.36 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.72 : 758.11 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.72/758.11 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.72x = 758.11 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.72x = 149,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,620.59/505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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