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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 766.01 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 766.01 and 186.10 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 766.01 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/766.01 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 766.01 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 142,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,551.96/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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