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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 770.90 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 770.90 and 189.30 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 770.90 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/770.90 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 770.90 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 145,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,931.37/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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