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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 773.96 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 773.96 and 191.11 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 773.96 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/773.96 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 773.96 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 147,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,910.06/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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