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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.62, 765.93 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.62, 765.93 and 185.99 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.62 : 765.93 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.62/765.93 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.62x = 765.93 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.62x = 142,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,455.32/510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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