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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.13, 773.98 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.13, 773.98 and 191.27 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.13 : 773.98 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.13/773.98 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.13x = 773.98 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.13x = 148,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,039.15/516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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