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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.41, 765.73 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.41, 765.73 and 145.23 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.41 : 765.73 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.41/765.73 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.41x = 765.73 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.41x = 111,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,203.87/510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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