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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.47, 765.41 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.47, 765.41 and 181.26 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.47 : 765.41 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.47/765.41 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.47x = 765.41 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.47x = 138,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737.31/510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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