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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 766.05 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 766.05 and 202.50 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 766.05 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/766.05 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 766.05 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 155,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,121.29/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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