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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 768.02 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 768.02 and 187.36 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 768.02 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/768.02 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 768.02 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 143,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,896.23/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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