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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.55, 771.76 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.55, 771.76 and 185.46 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.55 : 771.76 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.55/771.76 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.55x = 771.76 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.55x = 143,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,127.95/514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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