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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.79, 773.51 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.79, 773.51 and 191.07 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.79 : 773.51 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.79/773.51 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.79x = 773.51 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.79x = 147,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,793.60/515.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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