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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 767.23 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 767.23 and 186.78 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 767.23 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/767.23 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 767.23 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 143,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,303.22/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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