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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 771.03 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 771.03 and 205.50 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 771.03 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/771.03 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 771.03 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 158,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,446.67/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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