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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 773.12 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 773.12 and 130.66 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 773.12 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/773.12 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 773.12 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 101,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,015.86/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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