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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 766.22 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 766.22 and 186.18 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 766.22 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/766.22 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 766.22 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 142,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,653.91/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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