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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768.07 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768.07 and 182.87 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 768.07 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/768.07 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 768.07 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 140,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,459.52/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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