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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 766.95 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 766.95 and 186.75 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 766.95 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/766.95 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 766.95 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 143,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,227.91/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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