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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 770.91 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 770.91 and 129.20 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 770.91 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/770.91 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 770.91 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 99,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.72/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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