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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 770.88 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 770.88 and 189.30 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 770.88 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/770.88 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 770.88 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 145,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,927.58/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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