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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 767.78 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 767.78 and 187.13 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 767.78 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/767.78 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 767.78 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 143,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,669.90/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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