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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.46, 773.03 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.46, 773.03 and 190.75 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.46 : 773.03 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.46/773.03 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.46x = 773.03 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.46x = 147,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,455.47/515.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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