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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.91, 766.23 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.91, 766.23 and 186.28 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.91 : 766.23 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.91/766.23 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.91x = 766.23 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.91x = 142,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,733.32/510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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