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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.58, 773.72 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.58, 773.72 and 190.95 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.58 : 773.72 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.58/773.72 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.58x = 773.72 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.58x = 147,740.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,740.88/515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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