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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.97, 774.03 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.97, 774.03 and 186.87 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.97 : 774.03 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.97/774.03 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.97x = 774.03 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.97x = 144,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,642.99/515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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