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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.37, 765.56 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.37, 765.56 and 145.16 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.37 : 765.56 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.37/765.56 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.37x = 765.56 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.37x = 111,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,128.69/510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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