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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.95, 773.93 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.95, 773.93 and 186.92 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.95 : 773.93 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.95/773.93 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.95x = 773.93 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.95x = 144,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,659.59/515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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