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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.89, 771.16 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.89, 771.16 and 189.23 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.89 : 771.16 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.89/771.16 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.89x = 771.16 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.89x = 145,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,922.28/513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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