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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 767.72 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 767.72 and 187.12 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 767.72 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/767.72 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 767.72 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 143,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,655.77/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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