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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 769.68 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 769.68 and 188.49 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 769.68 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/769.68 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 769.68 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 145,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,076.98/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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