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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 766.25 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 766.25 and 186.28 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 766.25 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/766.25 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 766.25 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 142,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,737.05/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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