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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.55, 769.04 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.55, 769.04 and 187.94 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.55 : 769.04 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.55/769.04 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.55x = 769.04 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.55x = 144,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,532.44/512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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