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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 767.07 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 767.07 and 186.72 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 767.07 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/767.07 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 767.07 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 143,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,226.38/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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