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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.76, 766.16 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.76, 766.16 and 145.55 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.76 : 766.16 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.76/766.16 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.76x = 766.16 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.76x = 111,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,512.01/510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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