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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.87, 766.24 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.87, 766.24 and 145.70 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.87 : 766.24 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.87/766.24 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.87x = 766.24 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.87x = 111,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,641.17/510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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