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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 766.04 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 766.04 and 186.01 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 766.04 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/766.04 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 766.04 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 142,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,491.10/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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