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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 767.21 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 767.21 and 186.84 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 767.21 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/767.21 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 767.21 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 143,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,344.58/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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