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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 768.06 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 768.06 and 187.33 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 768.06 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/768.06 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 768.06 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 143,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,880.68/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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