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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 768.71 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 768.71 and 187.75 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 768.71 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/768.71 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 768.71 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 144,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,325.30/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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