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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 768.79 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 768.79 and 187.87 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 768.79 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/768.79 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 768.79 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 144,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,432.58/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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