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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.11, 764.86 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.11, 764.86 and 185.37 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.11 : 764.86 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.11/764.86 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.11x = 764.86 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.11x = 141,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,782.10/510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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