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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.72, 767.27 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.72, 767.27 and 186.91 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.72 : 767.27 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.72/767.27 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.72x = 767.27 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.72x = 143,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,408.98/511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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