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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 786.70 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 786.70 and 199.70 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 786.70 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/786.70 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 786.70 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 157,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,103.99/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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