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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.22, 765.26 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.22, 765.26 and 181.22 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.22 : 765.26 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.22/765.26 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.22x = 765.26 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.22x = 138,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,680.42/510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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