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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 767.76 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 767.76 and 187.05 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 767.76 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/767.76 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 767.76 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 143,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,609.51/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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