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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.81, 769.26 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.81, 769.26 and 188.20 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.81 : 769.26 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.81/769.26 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.81x = 769.26 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.81x = 144,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,769.94/512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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