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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.34, 765.49 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.34, 765.49 and 202.11 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.34 : 765.49 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.34/765.49 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.34x = 765.49 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.34x = 154,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,713.18/510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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