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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.90, 769.40 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.90, 769.40 and 188.27 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.90 : 769.40 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.90/769.40 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.90x = 769.40 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.90x = 144,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,854.94/512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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