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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.76, 774.74 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.76, 774.74 and 192.12 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.76 : 774.74 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.76/774.74 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.76x = 774.74 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.76x = 148,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,843.05/516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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