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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.85, 773.56 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.85, 773.56 and 191.04 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.85 : 773.56 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.85/773.56 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.85x = 773.56 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.85x = 147,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,780.90/515.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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