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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.81, 773.56 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.81, 773.56 and 186.71 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.81 : 773.56 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.81/773.56 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.81x = 773.56 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.81x = 144,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,429.40/515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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