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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 766.24 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 766.24 and 186.42 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 766.24 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/766.24 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 766.24 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 142,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,842.46/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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