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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 766.68 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 766.68 and 203.06 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 766.68 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/766.68 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 766.68 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 155,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,682.04/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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