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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 770.45 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 770.45 and 128.91 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 770.45 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/770.45 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 770.45 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 99,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318.71/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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