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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 764.82 and 201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 764.82 and 201.91 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 764.82 = 201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/764.82 = 201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 764.82 × 201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 154,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,420.98/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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