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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 765 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 765 and 144.90 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 765 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/765 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 765 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 110,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,848.50/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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