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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.34, 773.42 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.34, 773.42 and 190.73 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.34 : 773.42 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.34/773.42 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.34x = 773.42 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.34x = 147,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,509.58/515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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