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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.68, 774.80 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.68, 774.80 and 191.82 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.68 : 774.80 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.68/774.80 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.68x = 774.80 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.68x = 148,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,622.14/516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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