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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 767.93 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 767.93 and 187.31 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 767.93 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/767.93 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 767.93 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 143,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,843.01/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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