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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 768 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 768 and 187.44 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 768 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/768 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 768 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 143,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,953.92/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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