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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 773.04 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 773.04 and 190.65 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 773.04 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/773.04 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 773.04 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 147,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,380.08/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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