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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 764.99 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 764.99 and 201.95 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 764.99 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/764.99 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 764.99 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 154,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,484.90/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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