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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.61 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.61 and 186.41 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.61 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.61 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.61 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 142,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,903.77/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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