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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.05, 768.08 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.05, 768.08 and 187.24 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.05 : 768.08 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.05/768.08 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.05x = 768.08 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.05x = 143,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,817.22/512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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