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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 766.33 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 766.33 and 186.28 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 766.33 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/766.33 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 766.33 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 142,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,749.57/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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