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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 770.69 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 770.69 and 189.19 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 770.69 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/770.69 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 770.69 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 145,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,806.84/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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