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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 770.56 and 189.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 770.56 and 189.00 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 770.56 = 189.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/770.56 = 189.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 770.56 × 189.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 145,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,631.04/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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