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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.36, 771.37 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.36, 771.37 and 206.13 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.36 : 771.37 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.36/771.37 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.36x = 771.37 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.36x = 159,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,002.50/514.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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