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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 750.90 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 750.90 and 208.10 is: 312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 750.90 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/750.90 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 750.90 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 156,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,262.29/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.11

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