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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.87, 766.31 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.87, 766.31 and 145.63 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.87 : 766.31 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.87/766.31 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.87x = 766.31 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.87x = 111,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,597.73/510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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