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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 767.13 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 767.13 and 199.05 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 767.13 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/767.13 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 767.13 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 152,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,697.23/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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