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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.57, 770.58 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.57, 770.58 and 188.87 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.57 : 770.58 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.57/770.58 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.57x = 770.58 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.57x = 145,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535.59/513.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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