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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.88, 768.12 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.88, 768.12 and 187.27 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.88 : 768.12 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.88/768.12 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.88x = 768.12 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.88x = 143,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,845.83/511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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