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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 765.48 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 765.48 and 185.77 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 765.48 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/765.48 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 765.48 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 142,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,199.64/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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