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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.35, 768.25 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.35, 768.25 and 183.16 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.35 : 768.25 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.35/768.25 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.35x = 768.25 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.35x = 140,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,710.98/512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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