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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.29, 765.44 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.29, 765.44 and 145.08 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.29 : 765.44 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.29/765.44 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.29x = 765.44 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.29x = 111,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,048.57/510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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