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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.17, 766.34 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.17, 766.34 and 186.33 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.17 : 766.34 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.17/766.34 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.17x = 766.34 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.17x = 142,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,791.20/511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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