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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 767 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 767 and 186.86 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 767 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/767 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 767 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 143,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,321.62/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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