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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.87, 764.68 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.87, 764.68 and 144.69 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.87 : 764.68 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.87/764.68 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.87x = 764.68 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.87x = 110,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,641.55/509.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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