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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 763.86 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 763.86 and 144.10 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 763.86 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/763.86 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 763.86 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 110,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,072.64/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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