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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.52, 765.78 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.52, 765.78 and 145.31 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.52 : 765.78 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.52/765.78 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.52x = 765.78 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.52x = 111,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,277.41/510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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