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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.61, 768.46 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.61, 768.46 and 187.90 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.61 : 768.46 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.61/768.46 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.61x = 768.46 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.61x = 144,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,395.56/512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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