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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 767.67 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 767.67 and 187.34 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 767.67 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/767.67 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 767.67 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 143,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,815.30/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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