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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.98, 770.98 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.98, 770.98 and 129.24 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.98 : 770.98 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.98/770.98 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.98x = 770.98 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.98x = 99,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,641.46/513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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