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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.75, 770.55 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.75, 770.55 and 189.06 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.75 : 770.55 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.75/770.55 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.75x = 770.55 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.75x = 145,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,680.18/513.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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