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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 773.46 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 773.46 and 191.10 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 773.46 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/773.46 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 773.46 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 147,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,808.21/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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