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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 770.16 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 770.16 and 188.73 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 770.16 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/770.16 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 770.16 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 145,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,352.30/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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