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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.15, 772.65 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.15, 772.65 and 190.27 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.15 : 772.65 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.15/772.65 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.15x = 772.65 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.15x = 147,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,012.12/515.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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