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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 765.41 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 765.41 and 145.11 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 765.41 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/765.41 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 765.41 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 111,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,067.92/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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