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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 762.36 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 762.36 and 200.18 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 762.36 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/762.36 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 762.36 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 152,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,605.41/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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