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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.94, 758.96 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.94, 758.96 and 197.84 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.94 : 758.96 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.94/758.96 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.94x = 758.96 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.94x = 150,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,152.65/505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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