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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 765.26 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 765.26 and 139.98 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 765.26 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/765.26 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 765.26 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 107,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,121.66/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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