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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 767.82 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 767.82 and 187.14 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 767.82 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/767.82 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 767.82 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 143,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,689.83/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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