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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 769.07 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 769.07 and 188.08 is: 282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 769.07 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/769.07 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 769.07 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 144,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,645.23/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.13

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