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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.85, 758.57 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.85, 758.57 and 197.64 is: 296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.85 : 758.57 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.85/758.57 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.85x = 758.57 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.85x = 149,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922.79/505.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.38

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