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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 764.70 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 764.70 and 201.94 is: 302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 764.70 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/764.70 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 764.70 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 154,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,423.52/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.68

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