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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.36 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.36 and 206.04 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.36 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.36 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.36 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 158,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,931.01/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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