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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 758.91 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 758.91 and 197.87 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 758.91 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/758.91 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 758.91 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 150,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,165.52/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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