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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.37, 768.47 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.37, 768.47 and 187.65 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.37 : 768.47 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.37/768.47 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.37x = 768.47 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.37x = 144,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,202.46/512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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