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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.71, 766.12 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.71, 766.12 and 198.36 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.71 : 766.12 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.71/766.12 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.71x = 766.12 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.71x = 151,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,965.65/510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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