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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.96, 773.93 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.96, 773.93 and 131.21 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.96 : 773.93 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.96/773.93 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.96x = 773.93 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.96x = 101,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,543.81/515.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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