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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.37, 761.16 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.37, 761.16 and 199.31 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.37 : 761.16 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.37/761.16 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.37x = 761.16 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.37x = 151,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,706.80/507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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