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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.09 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.09 and 191.39 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.09 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.09 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.09 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 148,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,149.21/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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