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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.53, 766.08 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.53, 766.08 and 185.85 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.53 : 766.08 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.53/766.08 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.53x = 766.08 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.53x = 142,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,375.97/510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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