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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 767.64 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 767.64 and 187.16 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 767.64 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/767.64 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 767.64 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 143,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,671.50/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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