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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 769.44 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 769.44 and 204.98 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 769.44 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/769.44 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 769.44 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 157,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,719.81/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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