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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 767.82 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 767.82 and 187.22 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 767.82 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/767.82 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 767.82 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 143,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,750.32/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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