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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 766.02 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 766.02 and 185.96 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 766.02 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/766.02 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 766.02 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 142,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,449.08/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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