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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 770.08 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 770.08 and 188.80 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 770.08 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/770.08 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 770.08 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 145,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,391.10/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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