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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768.03 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768.03 and 187.31 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 768.03 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/768.03 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 768.03 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 143,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,861.97/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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