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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.91, 771.82 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.91, 771.82 and 206.64 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.91 : 771.82 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.91/771.82 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.91x = 771.82 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.91x = 159,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,488.37/514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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