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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.87, 768.92 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.87, 768.92 and 183.74 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.87 : 768.92 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.87/768.92 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.87x = 768.92 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.87x = 141,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,281.36/512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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