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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 768.00 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 768.00 and 187.25 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 768.00 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/768.00 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 768.00 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 143,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,804.86/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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