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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 769.12 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 769.12 and 187.99 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 769.12 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/769.12 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 769.12 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 144,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,583.02/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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