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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.91, 766.28 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.91, 766.28 and 186.27 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.91 : 766.28 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.91/766.28 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.91x = 766.28 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.91x = 142,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,736.89/510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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