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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 767.97 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 767.97 and 187.56 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 767.97 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/767.97 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 767.97 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 144,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,040.45/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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