What comes next in the following number series?

5, 11, 23, 47, 95, 191, 383, ___?

Let's analyze the pattern:

• From 5 to 11, the difference is 6.
• From 11 to 23, the difference is 12.
• From 23 to 47, the difference is 24.
• From 47 to 95, the difference is 48.
• From 95 to 191, the difference is 96.
• From 191 to 383, the difference is 192.

So, the differences between the consecutive numbers are doubling:

• 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 (each difference is multiplied by 2).

To continue the pattern, the next difference should be 384 (since 192 × 2 = 384).

Now, add 384 to the last number in the series (383):

383 + 384 = 767

Hence, the answer is 767