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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 766.37 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 766.37 and 135.68 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 766.37 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/766.37 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 766.37 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 103,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,981.08/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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