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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 767.56 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 767.56 and 187.03 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 767.56 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/767.56 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 767.56 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 143,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,556.28/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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