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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 765.89 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 765.89 and 186.11 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 765.89 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/765.89 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 765.89 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 142,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,538.86/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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