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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 767.41 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 767.41 and 187.02 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 767.41 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/767.41 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 767.41 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 143,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,521.02/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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