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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 774.16 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 774.16 and 191.22 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 774.16 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/774.16 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 774.16 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 148,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,034.88/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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