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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 770.20 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 770.20 and 184.30 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 770.20 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/770.20 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 770.20 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 141,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,947.86/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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