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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 766.46 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 766.46 and 186.47 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 766.46 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/766.46 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 766.46 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 142,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,921.30/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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