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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.38, 771.58 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.38, 771.58 and 202.02 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.38 : 771.58 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.38/771.58 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.38x = 771.58 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.38x = 155,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,870.73/514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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