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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 767.54 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 767.54 and 186.99 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 767.54 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/767.54 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 767.54 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 143,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,518.47/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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