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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.77, 787.26 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.77, 787.26 and 200.14 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.77 : 787.26 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.77/787.26 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.77x = 787.26 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.77x = 157,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,562.22/524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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