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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.61, 767.28 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.61, 767.28 and 186.80 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.61 : 767.28 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.61/767.28 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.61x = 767.28 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.61x = 143,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,327.90/511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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