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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 768.36 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 768.36 and 183.22 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 768.36 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/768.36 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 768.36 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 140,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,779.33/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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