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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.71, 773.10 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.71, 773.10 and 191 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.71 : 773.10 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.71/773.10 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.71x = 773.10 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.71x = 147,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,662.10/515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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