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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.65, 773.34 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.65, 773.34 and 191.11 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.65 : 773.34 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.65/773.34 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.65x = 773.34 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.65x = 147,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,793.01/515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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