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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.09, 767.96 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.09, 767.96 and 187.41 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.09 : 767.96 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.09/767.96 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.09x = 767.96 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.09x = 143,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,923.38/512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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