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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.63, 774.73 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.63, 774.73 and 187.48 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.63 : 774.73 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.63/774.73 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.63x = 774.73 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.63x = 145,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,246.38/516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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