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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.23, 766.85 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.23, 766.85 and 186.59 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.23 : 766.85 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.23/766.85 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.23x = 766.85 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.23x = 143,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,081.77/511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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