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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.87, 767.83 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.87, 767.83 and 187.19 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.87 : 767.83 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.87/767.83 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.87x = 767.83 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.87x = 143,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,730.10/511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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