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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.81, 768.98 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.81, 768.98 and 187.95 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.81 : 768.98 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.81/768.98 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.81x = 768.98 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.81x = 144,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,526.39/512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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