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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 762.83 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 762.83 and 196.26 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 762.83 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/762.83 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 762.83 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 149,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,712.03/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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