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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.50, 762.37 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.50, 762.37 and 200.19 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.50 : 762.37 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.50/762.37 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.50x = 762.37 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.50x = 152,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,617.85/508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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