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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.46, 765.62 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.46, 765.62 and 145.28 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.46 : 765.62 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.46/765.62 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.46x = 765.62 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.46x = 111,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,226.70/510.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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