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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.17, 766.14 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.17, 766.14 and 186.36 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.17 : 766.14 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.17/766.14 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.17x = 766.14 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.17x = 142,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,777.85/511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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