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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 765.33 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 765.33 and 144.98 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 765.33 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/765.33 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 765.33 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 110,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,957.54/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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