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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.78, 773.68 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.78, 773.68 and 131.02 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.78 : 773.68 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.78/773.68 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.78x = 773.68 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.78x = 101,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,367.55/515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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