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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.99, 769.49 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.99, 769.49 and 188.39 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.99 : 769.49 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.99/769.49 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.99x = 769.49 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.99x = 144,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,964.22/512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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