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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.90, 767.54 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.90, 767.54 and 203.80 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.90 : 767.54 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.90/767.54 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.90x = 767.54 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.90x = 156,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,419.80/511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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