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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.65, 770.41 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.65, 770.41 and 189.02 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.65 : 770.41 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.65/770.41 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.65x = 770.41 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.65x = 145,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,622.90/513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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