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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 769.52 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 769.52 and 188.40 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 769.52 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/769.52 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 769.52 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 144,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,977.57/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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