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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.10 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.10 and 185.38 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.10 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.10 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.10 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 141,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,834.24/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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