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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.15, 759.07 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.15, 759.07 and 198.05 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.15 : 759.07 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.15/759.07 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.15x = 759.07 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.15x = 150,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,330.27/506.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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