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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 767.29 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 767.29 and 187.04 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 767.29 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/767.29 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 767.29 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 143,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,513.92/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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