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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 765.45 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 765.45 and 202.20 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 765.45 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/765.45 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 765.45 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 154,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,773.99/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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