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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.84, 774.89 and 187.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.84, 774.89 and 187.71 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.84 : 774.89 = 187.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.84/774.89 = 187.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.84x = 774.89 × 187.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.84x = 145,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,453.66/516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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