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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.97, 770.93 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.97, 770.93 and 189.32 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.97 : 770.93 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.97/770.93 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.97x = 770.93 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.97x = 145,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,952.47/513.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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