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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.41 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.41 and 197.55 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.41 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.41 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.41 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 149,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,823.90/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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