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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.43, 773.28 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.43, 773.28 and 190.89 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.43 : 773.28 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.43/773.28 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.43x = 773.28 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.43x = 147,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,611.42/515.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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