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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 765.14 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 765.14 and 185.35 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 765.14 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/765.14 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 765.14 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 141,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,818.70/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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