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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.45, 771.48 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.45, 771.48 and 206.13 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.45 : 771.48 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.45/771.48 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.45x = 771.48 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.45x = 159,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,025.17/514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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