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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.97, 758.76 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.97, 758.76 and 197.78 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.97 : 758.76 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.97/758.76 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.97x = 758.76 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.97x = 150,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,066.56/505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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