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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.26, 773.22 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.26, 773.22 and 190.63 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.26 : 773.22 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.26/773.22 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.26x = 773.22 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.26x = 147,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,398.93/515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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