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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 793.59 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 793.59 and 200.12 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 793.59 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/793.59 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 793.59 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 158,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,809.26/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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