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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.37, 773.05 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.37, 773.05 and 130.62 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.37 : 773.05 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.37/773.05 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.37x = 773.05 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.37x = 100,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,975.46/515.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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