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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 766.71 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 766.71 and 186.60 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 766.71 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/766.71 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 766.71 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 143,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,068.09/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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