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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.51, 774.68 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.51, 774.68 and 187.43 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.51 : 774.68 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.51/774.68 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.51x = 774.68 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.51x = 145,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,193.46/516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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