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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 766.73 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 766.73 and 186.50 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 766.73 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/766.73 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 766.73 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 142,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,997.53/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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