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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.78, 770.68 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.78, 770.68 and 129.02 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.78 : 770.68 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.78/770.68 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.78x = 770.68 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.78x = 99,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,433.13/513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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