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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 768.67 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 768.67 and 187.73 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 768.67 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/768.67 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 768.67 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 144,306.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,306.37/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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