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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 768.08 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 768.08 and 187.65 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 768.08 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/768.08 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 768.08 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 144,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,132.47/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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