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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.01, 766.85 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.01, 766.85 and 203.12 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.01 : 766.85 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.01/766.85 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.01x = 766.85 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.01x = 155,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,757.72/511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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