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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.60, 773.42 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.60, 773.42 and 186.60 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.60 : 773.42 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.60/773.42 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.60x = 773.42 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.60x = 144,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,322.14/515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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