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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.18, 765.46 and 185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.18, 765.46 and 185.57 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.18 : 765.46 = 185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.18/765.46 = 185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.18x = 765.46 × 185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.18x = 142,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,046.41/510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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