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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.26, 768.46 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.26, 768.46 and 187.55 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.26 : 768.46 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.26/768.46 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.26x = 768.46 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.26x = 144,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,120.36/512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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