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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.20, 765.44 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.20, 765.44 and 185.66 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.20 : 765.44 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.20/765.44 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.20x = 765.44 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.20x = 142,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,111.59/510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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