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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 791 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 791 and 185.10 is: 277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 791 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/791 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 791 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 146,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,414.10/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.77

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