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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.68, 774.74 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.68, 774.74 and 187.49 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.68 : 774.74 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.68/774.74 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.68x = 774.74 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.68x = 145,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,255.70/516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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