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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.34, 765.50 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.34, 765.50 and 145.13 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.34 : 765.50 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.34/765.50 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.34x = 765.50 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.34x = 111,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,097.02/510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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