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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 761.30 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 761.30 and 199.22 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 761.30 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/761.30 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 761.30 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 151,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,661.38/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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