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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.13, 772.96 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.13, 772.96 and 190.59 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.13 : 772.96 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.13/772.96 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.13x = 772.96 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.13x = 147,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,318.45/515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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