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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.94 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.94 and 187.32 is: 281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.94 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.94 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.94 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 143,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,850.52/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.00

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