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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 767.37 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 767.37 and 199.30 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 767.37 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/767.37 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 767.37 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 152,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,935.42/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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