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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515, 772.50 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515, 772.50 and 130.25 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 772.50 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/772.50 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 772.50 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 100,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,618.13/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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