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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 768.24 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 768.24 and 187.52 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 768.24 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/768.24 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 768.24 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 144,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,060.36/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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