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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 767.70 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 767.70 and 187.18 is: 280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 767.70 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/767.70 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 767.70 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 143,698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,698.09/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.76

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