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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.98, 768.79 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.98, 768.79 and 188.04 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.98 : 768.79 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.98/768.79 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.98x = 768.79 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.98x = 144,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,563.27/512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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