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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 766.44 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 766.44 and 145.78 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 766.44 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/766.44 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 766.44 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 111,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,731.62/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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