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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515, 772.32 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515, 772.32 and 190.20 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 772.32 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/772.32 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 772.32 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 146,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,895.26/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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