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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 770.97 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 770.97 and 189.28 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 770.97 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/770.97 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 770.97 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 145,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,929.20/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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