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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.95 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.95 and 199.09 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.95 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.95 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.95 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 151,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,495.63/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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