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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.76, 768.66 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.76, 768.66 and 187.88 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.76 : 768.66 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.76/768.66 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.76x = 768.66 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.76x = 144,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,412.00/512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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