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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 766.64 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 766.64 and 186.35 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 766.64 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/766.64 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 766.64 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 142,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,860.00/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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