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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.59, 765.95 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.59, 765.95 and 145.40 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.59 : 765.95 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.59/765.95 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.59x = 765.95 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.59x = 111,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,364.57/510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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