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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 773.88 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 773.88 and 208.20 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 773.88 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/773.88 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 773.88 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 161,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,121.82/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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