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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 761.74 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 761.74 and 200.14 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 761.74 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/761.74 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 761.74 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 152,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,452.24/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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