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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.59, 767.43 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.59, 767.43 and 186.87 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.59 : 767.43 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.59/767.43 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.59x = 767.43 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.59x = 143,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,409.64/511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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