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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.56, 773.34 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.56, 773.34 and 130.81 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.56 : 773.34 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.56/773.34 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.56x = 773.34 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.56x = 101,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,160.61/515.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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