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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.62, 765.49 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.62, 765.49 and 185.92 is: 278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.62 : 765.49 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.62/765.49 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.62x = 765.49 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.62x = 142,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,319.90/510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.72

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