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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.84, 774.16 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.84, 774.16 and 191.28 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.84 : 774.16 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.84/774.16 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.84x = 774.16 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.84x = 148,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,081.32/515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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