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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 770.01 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 770.01 and 188.67 is: 283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 770.01 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/770.01 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 770.01 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 145,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,277.79/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.01

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