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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 773.84 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 773.84 and 191.19 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 773.84 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/773.84 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 773.84 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 147,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,950.47/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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