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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 766.94 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 766.94 and 186.62 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 766.94 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/766.94 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 766.94 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 143,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,121.58/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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