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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.42, 771.36 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.42, 771.36 and 185.26 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.42 : 771.36 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.42/771.36 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.42x = 771.36 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.42x = 142,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,902.15/514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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