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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.28, 765.42 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.28, 765.42 and 185.56 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.28 : 765.42 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.28/765.42 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.28x = 765.42 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.28x = 142,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,031.34/510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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