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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.49, 771.69 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.49, 771.69 and 202.14 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.49 : 771.69 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.49/771.69 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.49x = 771.69 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.49x = 155,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988.41/514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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