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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.14, 774.31 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.14, 774.31 and 191.51 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.14 : 774.31 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.14/774.31 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.14x = 774.31 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.14x = 148,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,288.11/516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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