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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.32 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.32 and 206 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.32 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.32 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.32 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 157,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,655.92/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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