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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 765.13 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 765.13 and 185.50 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 765.13 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/765.13 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 765.13 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 141,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,931.62/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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