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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.16, 760.98 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.16, 760.98 and 199.36 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.16 : 760.98 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.16/760.98 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.16x = 760.98 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.16x = 151,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708.97/507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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