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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 766.37 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 766.37 and 140.74 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 766.37 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/766.37 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 766.37 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 107,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,861.26/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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