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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.78, 758.50 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.78, 758.50 and 197.55 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.78 : 758.50 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.78/758.50 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.78x = 758.50 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.78x = 149,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,841.18/505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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