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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.87, 758.82 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.87, 758.82 and 197.79 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.87 : 758.82 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.87/758.82 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.87x = 758.82 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.87x = 150,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,088.06/505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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