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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.94, 773.68 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.94, 773.68 and 191.08 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.94 : 773.68 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.94/773.68 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.94x = 773.68 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.94x = 147,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,834.77/515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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