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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.78, 770.68 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.78, 770.68 and 129.03 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.78 : 770.68 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.78/770.68 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.78x = 770.68 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.78x = 99,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,440.84/513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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