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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.29, 770.25 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.29, 770.25 and 188.66 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.29 : 770.25 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.29/770.25 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.29x = 770.25 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.29x = 145,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,315.37/513.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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