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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 770.04 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 770.04 and 188.54 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 770.04 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/770.04 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 770.04 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 145,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,179.49/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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