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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.98, 770.28 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.98, 770.28 and 189.04 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.98 : 770.28 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.98/770.28 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.98x = 770.28 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.98x = 145,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,613.73/513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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