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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 769.78 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 769.78 and 205.14 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 769.78 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/769.78 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 769.78 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 157,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,912.67/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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