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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.26, 772.42 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.26, 772.42 and 190.54 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.26 : 772.42 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.26/772.42 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.26x = 772.42 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.26x = 147,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,176.91/515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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