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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 766.79 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 766.79 and 186.51 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 766.79 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/766.79 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 766.79 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 143,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,014.00/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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