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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 768.18 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 768.18 and 187.56 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 768.18 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/768.18 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 768.18 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 144,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,079.84/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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