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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 766.32 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 766.32 and 186.30 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 766.32 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/766.32 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 766.32 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 142,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,765.42/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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