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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 768.57 and 187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 768.57 and 187.69 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 768.57 = 187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/768.57 = 187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 768.57 × 187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 144,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,252.90/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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