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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 766.53 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 766.53 and 186.39 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 766.53 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/766.53 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 766.53 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 142,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,873.53/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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