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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 766.01 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 766.01 and 185.91 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 766.01 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/766.01 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 766.01 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 142,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,409.38/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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