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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 769.31 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 769.31 and 188.39 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 769.31 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/769.31 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 769.31 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 144,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,930.31/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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