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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.68, 773.38 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.68, 773.38 and 191 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.68 : 773.38 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.68/773.38 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.68x = 773.38 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.68x = 147,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,715.58/515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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