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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.81, 764.64 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.81, 764.64 and 144.62 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.81 : 764.64 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.81/764.64 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.81x = 764.64 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.81x = 110,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,581.51/509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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