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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.55, 786.73 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.55, 786.73 and 199.88 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.55 : 786.73 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.55/786.73 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.55x = 786.73 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.55x = 157,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,251.59/524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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