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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.09, 768.15 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.09, 768.15 and 187.46 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.09 : 768.15 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.09/768.15 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.09x = 768.15 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.09x = 143,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,993.56/512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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