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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 761.81 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 761.81 and 199.75 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 761.81 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/761.81 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 761.81 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 152,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,170.07/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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