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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.51, 770.05 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.51, 770.05 and 188.83 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.51 : 770.05 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.51/770.05 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.51x = 770.05 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.51x = 145,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,408.54/513.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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