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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.49, 773.24 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.49, 773.24 and 130.77 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.49 : 773.24 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.49/773.24 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.49x = 773.24 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.49x = 101,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,115.94/515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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