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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 761.07 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 761.07 and 199.44 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 761.07 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/761.07 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 761.07 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 151,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,787.80/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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