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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 773.28 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 773.28 and 191.04 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 773.28 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/773.28 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 773.28 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 147,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,727.41/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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