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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 768.02 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 768.02 and 187.60 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 768.02 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/768.02 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 768.02 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 144,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,080.55/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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