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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 764.84 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 764.84 and 185.50 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 764.84 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/764.84 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 764.84 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 141,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,877.82/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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