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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 770.28 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 770.28 and 128.78 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 770.28 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/770.28 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 770.28 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 99,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,192.81/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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