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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 767.80 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 767.80 and 187.35 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 767.80 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/767.80 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 767.80 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 143,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,847.33/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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