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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 770.57 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 770.57 and 189.08 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 770.57 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/770.57 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 770.57 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 145,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,699.38/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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