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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 761.62 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 761.62 and 199.69 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 761.62 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/761.62 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 761.62 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 152,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,087.90/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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