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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 773.48 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 773.48 and 191.12 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 773.48 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/773.48 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 773.48 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 147,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827.50/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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