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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 767.47 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 767.47 and 187.03 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 767.47 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/767.47 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 767.47 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 143,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,538.98/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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