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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 767.94 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 767.94 and 187.41 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 767.94 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/767.94 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 767.94 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 143,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,919.64/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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