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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 767.40 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 767.40 and 186.85 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 767.40 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/767.40 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 767.40 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 143,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,383.92/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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