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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 770.88 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 770.88 and 129.17 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 770.88 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/770.88 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 770.88 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 99,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,570.23/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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