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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.75 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.75 and 199.52 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.75 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.75 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.75 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 153,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,182.40/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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