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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.29, 768.75 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.29, 768.75 and 187.66 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.29 : 768.75 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.29/768.75 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.29x = 768.75 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.29x = 144,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,263.63/512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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