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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 774.84 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 774.84 and 192.06 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 774.84 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/774.84 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 774.84 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 148,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,815.77/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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