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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.17, 772.62 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.17, 772.62 and 190.54 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.17 : 772.62 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.17/772.62 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.17x = 772.62 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.17x = 147,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,215.01/515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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