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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503, 754.52 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503, 754.52 and 199 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503 : 754.52 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503/754.52 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503x = 754.52 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503x = 150,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,149.48/503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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