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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 773.71 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 773.71 and 186.79 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 773.71 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/773.71 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 773.71 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 144,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,516.49/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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