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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 767.98 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 767.98 and 187.32 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 767.98 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/767.98 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 767.98 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 143,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,858.01/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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