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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 768.29 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 768.29 and 187.47 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 768.29 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/768.29 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 768.29 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 144,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,030.39/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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