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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.87, 769.64 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.87, 769.64 and 188.24 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.87 : 769.64 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.87/769.64 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.87x = 769.64 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.87x = 144,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,877.50/512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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