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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.29, 764.80 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.29, 764.80 and 185.30 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.29 : 764.80 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.29/764.80 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.29x = 764.80 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.29x = 141,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,717.44/510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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