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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 766.63 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 766.63 and 186.50 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 766.63 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/766.63 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 766.63 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 142,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,976.50/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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