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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 766.47 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 766.47 and 145.73 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 766.47 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/766.47 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 766.47 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 111,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,693.84/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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