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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.12, 772.16 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.12, 772.16 and 190.24 is: 285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.12 : 772.16 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.12/772.16 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.12x = 772.16 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.12x = 146,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,895.72/515.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.17

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