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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 765.59 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 765.59 and 185.92 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 765.59 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/765.59 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 765.59 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 142,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,335.65/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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