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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.43, 765.64 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.43, 765.64 and 185.66 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.43 : 765.64 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.43/765.64 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.43x = 765.64 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.43x = 142,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,148.72/510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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