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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 768.99 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 768.99 and 188.02 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 768.99 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/768.99 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 768.99 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 144,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,585.50/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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