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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.26, 774.29 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.26, 774.29 and 187.13 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.26 : 774.29 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.26/774.29 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.26x = 774.29 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.26x = 144,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,895.29/516.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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