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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.26, 771.37 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.26, 771.37 and 206.03 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.26 : 771.37 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.26/771.37 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.26x = 771.37 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.26x = 158,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,926.68/514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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