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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.78, 773.69 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.78, 773.69 and 191.10 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.78 : 773.69 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.78/773.69 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.78x = 773.69 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.78x = 147,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,851.20/515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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