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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 769.11 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 769.11 and 188.03 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 769.11 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/769.11 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 769.11 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 144,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,611.91/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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