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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 768.95 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 768.95 and 187.97 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 768.95 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/768.95 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 768.95 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 144,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,534.75/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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