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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 766.96 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 766.96 and 186.76 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 766.96 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/766.96 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 766.96 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 143,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,237.45/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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