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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.38, 786.60 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.38, 786.60 and 200.14 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.38 : 786.60 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.38/786.60 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.38x = 786.60 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.38x = 157,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,430.12/524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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