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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 769.02 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 769.02 and 188.16 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 769.02 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/769.02 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 769.02 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 144,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,698.80/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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