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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 767.75 and 199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 767.75 and 199.47 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 767.75 = 199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/767.75 = 199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 767.75 × 199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 153,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,144.97/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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