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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 770.24 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 770.24 and 188.94 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 770.24 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/770.24 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 770.24 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 145,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,529.15/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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