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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.42, 767.34 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.42, 767.34 and 186.82 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.42 : 767.34 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.42/767.34 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.42x = 767.34 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.42x = 143,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,354.46/511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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