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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 768.04 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 768.04 and 183.03 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 768.04 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/768.04 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 768.04 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 140,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,574.36/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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