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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.51, 766.79 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.51, 766.79 and 186.79 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.51 : 766.79 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.51/766.79 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.51x = 766.79 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.51x = 143,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,228.70/511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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