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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 765.38 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 765.38 and 202.10 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 765.38 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/765.38 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 765.38 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 154,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,679.98/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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