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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 768.69 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 768.69 and 187.76 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 768.69 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/768.69 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 768.69 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 144,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,329.23/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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