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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 760.36 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 760.36 and 198.78 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 760.36 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/760.36 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 760.36 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 151,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,144.36/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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