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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 773.80 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 773.80 and 191.12 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 773.80 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/773.80 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 773.80 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 147,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,888.66/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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