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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 765.36 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 765.36 and 185.64 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 765.36 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/765.36 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 765.36 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 142,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,077.60/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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