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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.47, 768.49 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.47, 768.49 and 187.75 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.47 : 768.49 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.47/768.49 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.47x = 768.49 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.47x = 144,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,284.00/512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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