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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 765.03 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 765.03 and 144.93 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 765.03 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/765.03 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 765.03 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 110,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,875.80/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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