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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 825.97 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 825.97 and 204.14 is: 306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 825.97 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/825.97 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 825.97 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 168,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,615.07/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.00

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