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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 764.68 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 764.68 and 185.20 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 764.68 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/764.68 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 764.68 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 141,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,618.74/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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