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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.39, 765.18 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.39, 765.18 and 202.23 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.39 : 765.18 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.39/765.18 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.39x = 765.18 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.39x = 154,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,742.35/510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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