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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 787.98 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 787.98 and 200.68 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 787.98 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/787.98 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 787.98 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 158,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,131.83/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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