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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.77, 765.81 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.77, 765.81 and 186.09 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.77 : 765.81 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.77/765.81 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.77x = 765.81 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.77x = 142,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,509.58/510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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