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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 765.12 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 765.12 and 185.44 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 765.12 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/765.12 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 765.12 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 141,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,883.85/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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