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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 772.18 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 772.18 and 190.36 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 772.18 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/772.18 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 772.18 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 146,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,992.18/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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