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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 766.56 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 766.56 and 186.54 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 766.56 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/766.56 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 766.56 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 142,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,994.10/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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