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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.91, 767.49 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.91, 767.49 and 187.23 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.91 : 767.49 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.91/767.49 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.91x = 767.49 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.91x = 143,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,697.15/511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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