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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.31, 765.45 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.31, 765.45 and 145.09 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.31 : 765.45 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.31/765.45 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.31x = 765.45 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.31x = 111,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,059.14/510.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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