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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.91, 766.14 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.91, 766.14 and 145.62 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.91 : 766.14 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.91/766.14 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.91x = 766.14 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.91x = 111,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,561.48/510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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