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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 759.66 and 198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 759.66 and 198.21 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 759.66 = 198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/759.66 = 198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 759.66 × 198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 150,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,572.21/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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