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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 766.08 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 766.08 and 185.91 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 766.08 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/766.08 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 766.08 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 142,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,421.93/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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