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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 751.64 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 751.64 and 200.60 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 751.64 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/751.64 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 751.64 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 150,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,776.06/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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