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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.32, 768.46 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.32, 768.46 and 187.44 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.32 : 768.46 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.32/768.46 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.32x = 768.46 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.32x = 144,040.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,040.14/512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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