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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.77, 773.54 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.77, 773.54 and 190.91 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.77 : 773.54 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.77/773.54 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.77x = 773.54 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.77x = 147,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,676.52/515.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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