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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 768.48 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 768.48 and 187.61 is: 281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 768.48 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/768.48 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 768.48 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 144,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,174.53/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.45

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