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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 761.05 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 761.05 and 199.22 is: 298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 761.05 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/761.05 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 761.05 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 151,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,612.08/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.88

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