Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 772.40 and 185.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 515.03, 772.40 and 185.92 is: 278.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515.03 : 772.40 = 185.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515.03/772.40 = 185.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515.03x = 772.40 × 185.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515.03x = 143,604.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,604.61/515.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.83
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