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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 765.59 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 765.59 and 145.18 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 765.59 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/765.59 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 765.59 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 111,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,148.36/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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