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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.72 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.72 and 186.72 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.72 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.72 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.72 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 144,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,469.00/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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