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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.12, 771.38 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.12, 771.38 and 185.10 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.12 : 771.38 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.12/771.38 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.12x = 771.38 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.12x = 142,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,778.58/514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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