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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 767.49 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 767.49 and 186.83 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 767.49 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/767.49 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 767.49 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 143,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,392.78/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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