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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.82, 764.61 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.82, 764.61 and 144.52 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.82 : 764.61 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.82/764.61 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.82x = 764.61 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.82x = 110,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,501.44/509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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