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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 765.45 and 185.54 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 765.45 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/765.45 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 765.45 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 142,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,017.77/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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