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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 759.96 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 759.96 and 198.63 is: 297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 759.96 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/759.96 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 759.96 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 150,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,950.85/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.77

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