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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.13, 762.27 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.13, 762.27 and 199.98 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.13 : 762.27 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.13/762.27 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.13x = 762.27 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.13x = 152,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,438.75/508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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