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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 766.85 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 766.85 and 186.66 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 766.85 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/766.85 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 766.85 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 143,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,139.29/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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