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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 768.12 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 768.12 and 187.38 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 768.12 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/768.12 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 768.12 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 143,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,930.33/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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