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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 773.55 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 773.55 and 190.85 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 773.55 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/773.55 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 773.55 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 147,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,628.15/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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