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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 766.52 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 766.52 and 140.86 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 766.52 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/766.52 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 766.52 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 107,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,972.01/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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