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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 764.76 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 764.76 and 202.26 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 764.76 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/764.76 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 764.76 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 154,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,680.36/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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