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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 767.52 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 767.52 and 186.96 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 767.52 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/767.52 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 767.52 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 143,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,495.54/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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