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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 766.16 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 766.16 and 186.23 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 766.16 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/766.16 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 766.16 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 142,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,682.44/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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