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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.64, 773.43 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.64, 773.43 and 130.89 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.64 : 773.43 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.64/773.43 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.64x = 773.43 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.64x = 101,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,234.25/515.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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