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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.30, 768.42 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.30, 768.42 and 183.26 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.30 : 768.42 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.30/768.42 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.30x = 768.42 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.30x = 140,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,816.81/512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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