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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 770.56 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 770.56 and 184.70 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 770.56 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/770.56 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 770.56 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 142,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,322.43/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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