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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.44, 773.38 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.44, 773.38 and 190.72 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.44 : 773.38 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.44/773.38 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.44x = 773.38 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.44x = 147,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,497.34/515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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