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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 774.97 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 774.97 and 192.11 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 774.97 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/774.97 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 774.97 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 148,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,875.13/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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