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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.49 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.49 and 187.16 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.49 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.49 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.49 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 143,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,643.43/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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