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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.83, 764.73 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.83, 764.73 and 144.60 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.83 : 764.73 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.83/764.73 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.83x = 764.73 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.83x = 110,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,579.96/509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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