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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 765.07 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 765.07 and 144.92 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 765.07 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/765.07 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 765.07 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 110,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,873.94/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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