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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 770.42 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 770.42 and 188.95 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 770.42 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/770.42 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 770.42 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 145,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,572.68/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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