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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 771.03 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 771.03 and 189.45 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 771.03 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/771.03 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 771.03 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 146,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,071.63/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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