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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.95, 774.02 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.95, 774.02 and 191.32 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.95 : 774.02 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.95/774.02 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.95x = 774.02 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.95x = 148,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,084.05/515.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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