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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.14, 761.64 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.14, 761.64 and 199.83 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.14 : 761.64 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.14/761.64 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.14x = 761.64 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.14x = 152,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,198.52/508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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