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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.27, 772.41 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.27, 772.41 and 190.55 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.27 : 772.41 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.27/772.41 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.27x = 772.41 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.27x = 147,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,182.73/515.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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