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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.90, 767.75 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.90, 767.75 and 187.16 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.90 : 767.75 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.90/767.75 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.90x = 767.75 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.90x = 143,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,687.32/511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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