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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 750.19 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 750.19 and 207.52 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 750.19 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/750.19 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 750.19 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 155,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,679.43/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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