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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.91, 764.87 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.91, 764.87 and 144.70 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.91 : 764.87 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.91/764.87 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.91x = 764.87 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.91x = 110,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,676.69/509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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