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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.74, 765.66 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.74, 765.66 and 186.06 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.74 : 765.66 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.74/765.66 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.74x = 765.66 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.74x = 142,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,458.70/510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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