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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 764.73 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 764.73 and 202.14 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 764.73 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/764.73 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 764.73 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 154,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,582.52/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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