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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.33, 762.27 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.33, 762.27 and 200.13 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.33 : 762.27 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.33/762.27 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.33x = 762.27 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.33x = 152,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,553.10/508.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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