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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.52, 773.49 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.52, 773.49 and 190.81 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.52 : 773.49 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.52/773.49 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.52x = 773.49 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.52x = 147,589.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,589.63/515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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