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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.19, 769.40 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.19, 769.40 and 204.95 is: 307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.19 : 769.40 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.19/769.40 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.19x = 769.40 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.19x = 157,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684.68/513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.27

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