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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 769.51 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 769.51 and 205.12 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 769.51 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/769.51 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 769.51 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 157,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,841.89/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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