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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.74, 769.32 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.74, 769.32 and 188.14 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.74 : 769.32 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.74/769.32 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.74x = 769.32 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.74x = 144,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,739.86/512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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