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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 767.94 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 767.94 and 187.28 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 767.94 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/767.94 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 767.94 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 143,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,819.80/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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