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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.09, 768.01 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.09, 768.01 and 187.53 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.09 : 768.01 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.09/768.01 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.09x = 768.01 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.09x = 144,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,024.92/512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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