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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.26, 772.66 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.26, 772.66 and 190.55 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.26 : 772.66 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.26/772.66 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.26x = 772.66 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.26x = 147,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,233.07/515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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