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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 769.88 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 769.88 and 188.68 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 769.88 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/769.88 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 769.88 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 145,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,260.96/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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