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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 765.99 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 765.99 and 140.44 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 765.99 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/765.99 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 765.99 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 107,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,575.64/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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