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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.26, 762.44 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.26, 762.44 and 200.19 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.26 : 762.44 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.26/762.44 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.26x = 762.44 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.26x = 152,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,632.86/508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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