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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 765.46 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 765.46 and 201.96 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 765.46 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/765.46 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 765.46 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 154,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,592.30/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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