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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.26, 770.22 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.26, 770.22 and 188.60 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.26 : 770.22 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.26/770.22 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.26x = 770.22 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.26x = 145,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,263.49/513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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