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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 759.23 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 759.23 and 198.10 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 759.23 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/759.23 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 759.23 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 150,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,398.68/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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