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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.85, 764.64 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.85, 764.64 and 144.68 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.85 : 764.64 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.85/764.64 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.85x = 764.64 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.85x = 110,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,624.29/509.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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