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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 767.94 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 767.94 and 203.98 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 767.94 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/767.94 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 767.94 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 156,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,644.40/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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