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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 768.35 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 768.35 and 187.57 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 768.35 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/768.35 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 768.35 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 144,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,118.47/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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