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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 764.97 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 764.97 and 201.87 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 764.97 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/764.97 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 764.97 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 154,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,424.49/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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