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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 764.72 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 764.72 and 201.93 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 764.72 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/764.72 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 764.72 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 154,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,419.91/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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