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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 769 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 769 and 187.96 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 769 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/769 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 769 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 144,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,541.24/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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