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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 759 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 759 and 202 is: 303

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 759 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/759 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 759 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 153,318
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,318/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303

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