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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.97, 758.39 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.97, 758.39 and 197.69 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.97 : 758.39 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.97/758.39 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.97x = 758.39 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.97x = 149,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922.82/505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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