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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 769.40 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 769.40 and 183.92 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 769.40 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/769.40 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 769.40 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 141,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,508.30/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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