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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.14, 773.74 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.14, 773.74 and 191.28 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.14 : 773.74 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.14/773.74 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.14x = 773.74 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.14x = 148,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,000.99/516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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