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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.40, 773.02 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.40, 773.02 and 190.52 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.40 : 773.02 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.40/773.02 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.40x = 773.02 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.40x = 147,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,275.77/515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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