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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.34, 771.32 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.34, 771.32 and 206.10 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.34 : 771.32 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.34/771.32 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.34x = 771.32 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.34x = 158,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,969.05/514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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