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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 765.48 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 765.48 and 201.96 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 765.48 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/765.48 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 765.48 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 154,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596.34/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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