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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.35, 773.14 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.35, 773.14 and 190.72 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.35 : 773.14 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.35/773.14 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.35x = 773.14 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.35x = 147,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,453.26/515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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