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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 773.65 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 773.65 and 190.96 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 773.65 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/773.65 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 773.65 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 147,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,734.51/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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