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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.28, 759.12 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.28, 759.12 and 198 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.28 : 759.12 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.28/759.12 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.28x = 759.12 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.28x = 150,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,305.76/506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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