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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 765.43 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 765.43 and 145.14 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 765.43 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/765.43 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 765.43 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 111,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,093.78/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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